Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Part-Time/Nights

Job Details Location: Group Home 1 - Pompano Beach, FL 33060 Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Job Category: Nurse About Broward Children’s Center (BCC) Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is dedicated to transforming lives by providing specialized care to children and young adults who are medically fragile and developmentally disabled. Our comprehensive services range from 24/7 skilled nursing at our pediatric care facility to developmental education programs, therapeutic support, and family-centered services like respite care, social services, and in‑home health support. With unique programs including ABA therapy, developmental preschools, K-12, Home Health and PPEC outpatient care, BCC ensures each individual receives tailored support to thrive. Our team also takes part in community events, such as our annual 5K and golf tournament, creating a vibrant, mission‑driven workplace. “With your support, BCC provides quality programs to infants, children, and young adults who are developmentally disabled and/or medically fragile through a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of children and their families.” If you’re passionate about impactful work and a supportive team environment, BCC may be the perfect place for your career. Education, Experience & Qualifications One year certificate from college or technical school; and three to six months related experience and/or training. Pediatric or ventilator experience preferred. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Administer medications/treatments to residents. Perform tracheostomy care including changing, cleaning and emergency care. Perform tracheostomy, nasopharyngeal, and oral suctioning. Perform and be familiar with sterile procedures. Perform oxygen therapy, including the use of the oxygen tank and apparatus, adjusting to the purpose of seizure management. Perform respiratory therapy for trach and vent residents. Perform first aid measures for the purpose of seizure management. Be familiar with the care and management of ventricular shunts. Perform postural drainage and percussioning on patients who require this. Perform range of motion during bath on residents and reposition every two hours. Perform oral and gastrostomy tube feedings. Perform gastrostomy tube care. Report signs of dehydration and fecal impactions. Deal with emergency situations: aspiration foreign body ingestion toxic substance ingestion congestion seizures (including status epileptics) cardiopulmonary arrest See that the children are clean at all times, bath & hair grooming. Maintain charts of residents in her charge. See that the physical home is kept clean, neat and orderly at all times. See that the equipment is cleaned at the end of each shift. Report problems to the physician when necessary. Accompany child to emergency room when necessary. Accompany child to appointments when necessary. Arrange clinics for physician. Report emergencies to Supervisor on shift. Report staffing shortages to Supervisor when you take the call. Certificates, Licenses & Registrations Valid Florida Driver’s License Florida LPN License HIV Course, CPR, First Aid ALL APD requirements A Confidentiality Agreement is required and must be signed upon commencement of service Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee Childcare & Benefits Step Up Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (Pre‑K up to 8th grade). We offer Private Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included. Early Learning Coalition of Broward County School Readiness Program (for children ages 1 up to 3 years old). Early Steps Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included. Employee Daycare (for ages 1 year through 5 years old), inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and snacks. Broward County Non-School Days: We offer our employees childcare when Broward County has non‑school days (winter break, spring break, thanksgiving break), with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas day, etc.). Equal Opportunity Employer BCC/CCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr